1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
A Closed Session Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date.
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Perez, Takahashi, and Mayor Anthony.
Council Member Mullins and Vice-Mayor Schultz.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no responses to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session, the City Council recessed at this time to the City Hall First Floor Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the City Hall, Council Chamber, at 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Anthony held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Perez, Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Schultz (arrived at 6:25 p.m.), and Mayor Anthony.
Council Member Mullins.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Anthony indicated there would be five (5) periods of Public Comment - one period of Public Comment for each Public Hearing, and one period during each Report to Council at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in General Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Anthony displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Community Forums for Districting Process , (2) Boards & Commissions Vacancies – Infrastructure Oversight Board, S ustainable Burbank Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, (3) Starlight Bowl fourth of July Summer Concert , and (4) Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Burbank.
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2 General Public
Comment
Motion
Ordinance to Amend
Title 3, Chapter 4 to
Establish
Administrative
Business License
Requirements for
Firearms and
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony present ed a Proclamation declaring July 2023 as “Parks and Recreation Month” in the City of Burbank and invited Myeisha Peguero Gamiño, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Board Chair , who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items and City Council took no reportable action.
PRESENTATION:
Frank Miller, Executive Director of the Hollywood Burbank Airport , provided an update from the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Marlowe Jones, Razmik Keshishyan, Roy Simison, Ron Bax, Nori Walla, Gail Just, David Donahue, Joel Schlossman, Dan Kleiman, John “Brooks” Pipher, Jose P imienta, Alissandra Valdez, Jean Schan berger, Andre Dionysian and Sheridan Lugo.
Calling in to comment were : Brooke Purdy , Michelle Webster, Linda Bessin, Dory Foster, Diana Simon, George, John Fisher, and Jared Cavagnuolo.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, carried 4-0 (Mullins absent) by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, clarified that the title of Item No. 3 was brief, and that the actual recommendation is to excuse the absences.
Council Member Perez requested a brief highlight of Item No. 4 , Mayor Anthony had a question of Item No. 3; and Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, responded to both City Council inquiries.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Title 3 (Businesses and Licenses), Chapter 4 (Business and Occupations) to Establish Administrative Business License Requirements for Firearms and Ammunition Businesses
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3 Ammunition
Businesses
City Council Minutes
Consideration of Park,
Recreation and
Community Services
Board Member
Attendance
Design-Build Contract
with Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC and
Delegating Authority to
Approve Plans and
Specifications for
Equipment to Upgrade
the Existing 1500-Watt
Metal-Halide Ballfield
Lighting at
McCambridge Park to
Light-Emitting Diode
Technology
Resolution Declaring
Remnant Parcel
Adjacent to 2600
Vanowen Street as
Exempt from the
Surplus Land Act
ORDINANCE NO. 23-3,997
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 3 (BUSINESSES AND LICENSES)
CHAPTER 4 (BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS) OF THE BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE AND CREATING NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION RETAIL BUSINESSES THAT
REQUIRE A LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSE.
2. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 6, 2023.
3. Consideration of Park, Recreation and Community Services Board Member Attendance
Consider excusing the absences of Park, Recreation and Community Services Board Member Lori Durbin.
4. Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Burbank Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC and Delegating Authority to Approve Plans and Specifications for Equipment to Upgrade the Existing 1500 -Watt Metal-Halide Ballfield Lighting at McCambridge Park to Light -Emitting Diode Technology
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,438
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING,
LLC. (CONTRACTOR) AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT TO
UPGRADE THE EXISTING 1500-WATT METAL-HALIDE BALLFIELD
LIGHTING AT MCCAMBRIDGE PARK TO LIGHT -EMITTING DIODE
(LED) TECHNOLOGY.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Remnant Parcel Adjacent to 2600 Vanowen Street as Exempt from the Surplus Land Act
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,439
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 2463 -
015-902, WHICH IS ADJACENT TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER’S
PROPERTY AT 2600 VANOWEN STREET, AS EXEMPT FROM THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT AND FINDING THAT THIS ACTIVITY IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) BECAUSE IT CAN BE SEEN WITH CERTAINTY THAT
THERE I S NO POSSIBILITY THAT THIS DECLARATION OF
EXEMPT SURPLUS PROPERTY MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT
EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3).
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4 Memorandum of
Understanding with So
California Association
of Governments -
Regional Early Action
Plan Grant to Update
the Media District
Specific Plan
Resolution Renaming
a Portion of Empire
Avenue between
Victory Place and
Wilson Avenue to
Estrella Way
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Resolution Renaming
a Portion of San
Fernando Boulevard
between Keeler Street
and Morgan Avenue to
Rogers Place
Public Hearing
Opened
6. Approval of an Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern California Association of Governments for the Regional Early Action Plan Grant to Update the Media District Specific Plan
Approve an Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern California Association of Governments for the Regional Early Action Planning grant that will support efforts to update the Media District Specific Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Adoption of a Resolution Renaming a Portion of Empire Avenue between Victory Place and Wilson Avenue to Estrella Way; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR §§ 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:00 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that one written correspondence was received.
David Null, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works , presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice- Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 4-0 (Mullins absent) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,440
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK RENAMING A PORTION OF EMPIRE AVENUE,
BETWEEN VICTORY PLACE AND WILSON AVENUE, TO
ESTRELLA WAY.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Renaming a Portion of San Fernando Boulevard between Keeler Street and Morgan Avenue to Rogers Place; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR §§ 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:09 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that one written correspondence was received.
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5 Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Vacancy on the
Community
Development Goals
Committee
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Resolution to Establish
City Objective Design
and Development
Standards - Complete
Streets Objective
Development
Standards
Staff Report
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney , asked for clarification on the Landscape Plan. Daniel Rynn, Chief Assistant Public Works Director – City Engineer, David Null, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works ; and David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council and City Attorney inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Bruce Basura.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:19 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice- Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 4-0 (Mullins absent) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,441
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK RENAMING A PORTION OF SAN FERNANDO
BOULEVARD BETW EEN KEELER STREET AND MORGAN
AVENUE TO ROGERS PLACE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Community Development Goals Committee for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by show of hands to appoint Kyle Hardy to the Community Development Goals Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2024.
10. Adoption of a Resolution to Establish City Objective Design and Development Standards and Adopting Chapter 1: Complete Streets Objective Development Standards
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Amanda Landry, Senior Planner ; Marcos Fuentes, Senior Transportation Planner , Community Development Department , presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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6 Public Comment
Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Mike Hollis.
Andre Dionysian opined on the item but did not wish to speak.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi, seconded by Vice-Mayor Schultz, and carried 4-0 (Mullins absent) by roll call vote to direct staff to adopt the Resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,442
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, ADOPTING CHAPTER 1: COMPLETE
STREETS OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND
DECLARING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
Council Members reported out on Council Committee Assignments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Schultz requested that information on antiretaliatory provisions and antidiscrimination provisions be provided in the upcoming AB 1482 and Tenant Protections Study Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to Tuesday, July 18 , 2023, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark__________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Konstantine Anthony________________
Konstantine Anthony
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: July 18, 2023